Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCullan Doon,fort & dun 450m ENE of Uigle
Iron Age · Fort & dun 450m ene of uigle

Cullan Doon,fort & dun 450m ENE of Uigle

Scotland
HES SM3090
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort & dun 450m ene of uigle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Cullan Doon is a fort and dun situated 450 metres east-north-east of Uigle in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument dates to the Iron Age and represents a defended settlement of that period. The site's designation as both fort and dun indicates a substantial fortified structure, likely comprising earthwork defences characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in western Scotland. Such monuments typically served as territorial strongholds and centres of local authority during the Iron Age period.

Cullan Doon,fort & dun 450m ENE of Uigle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3090. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cullan Doon,fort & dun 450m ENE of Uigle?

Cullan Doon is a fort and dun situated 450 metres east-north-east of Uigle in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3090.

What period does Cullan Doon,fort & dun 450m ENE of Uigle date from?

Cullan Doon,fort & dun 450m ENE of Uigle dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort & dun 450m ene of uigle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cullan Doon,fort & dun 450m ENE of Uigle?

Cullan Doon,fort & dun 450m ENE of Uigle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM3090.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cullan Doon,fort & dun 450m ENE of Uigle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Doune,dun 400m NNE of Ormsary (7.3 km), Cnoc Araich, fort N of High Machriemore (7.4 km), Glenehervie, fort 800m W of (7.4 km).

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